"I
mounted the Sound Gard cab off a 1988 Deere 2955 tractor onto my 1971 Deere
4020 tractor. It helped make it one of the best looking 4020's around,"
says John Atkinson, Castleton, Ont.

Atkinson
bought the 2955 fitted with the cab four years ago from an insurance company. He spent some time and money installing it, including a new air
conditioner. All extra parts, including battery boxes and rubber mounts, were
new Deere parts.

The 2955
tractor had been in an accident and had rolled completely over twice, landing
on its wheels," says Atkinson. "A 7-year-old girl was in the cab at
the time but was completely unharmed. The top of the cab was smashed in, but
none of the glass was broken. I replaced the roof and straightened out the door
which got bent. I had to modify the front of the cab a little where it goes
over the cowling, but it wasn't a big job. The 2955 it was on had been made in
Germany and has a solid cowling in front of the steering column. The cowling on
U.S.-made 2955's is cut out there so the cab fits over the top of the shroud. I
used a piece of cardboard to make a pattern, then cut the cowling to fit.

I bought
the 4020 used in 1984 with 5,000 hours, and it now has 9,975 hours on it. I
repainted it. It's equipped with dual remote hydraulic outlets, powershift
transmission, side console, 20.8 by 38 rear radial tires, and 10 by 16 front
tires. It's too bad they don't make 4020's again. I think it was and still is
one of the best tractors Deere ever made."